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WBD to lay off 300 in New Zealand, close Newshub
The job losses come amid an ongoing restructuring of Warner Bros Discovery's domestic and international television operations.
Rogers adds Britbox to Ignite streaming platforms in Canada
Rogers has added hundreds of hours of British television series with the launch of Britbox on its connected TV systems in Canada
Man sets fire to cars at Nexstar Fox affiliate in San Diego
Police are searching for a person who set several cars on fire and burned a parking lot security system at the studios of KSWB in San Diego on Monday.
Gun report prompts evacuation at Nexstar’s WDCW
The threat was made by a new employee, who has since been fired.
Luke Bradley-Jones, top Disney Plus boss in Europe, leaves for The Economist
The Economist Group has poached a Disney executive with deep ties to the streaming video industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Sony lays off 900 people in PlayStation division
The entertainment and electronics company will also close PlayStation's London Studio as part of its global workforce reduction.
Cumulus, Super Hi-Fi partner on AI-powered HD Radio stations in Nashville
Cumulus is partnering with AI audio solutions provider Super Hi-Fi and HD Radio tech owner Xperi to launch two new radio stations in Tennessee
WBD no longer pursuing merger with Paramount, report says
Skydance Media is still pursuing a merger opportunity with Paramount Global, the report said.
Netflix to stop allowing customers to pay for subscriptions via iTunes
The change comes as Netflix seeks to avoid the "Apple Tax" in pursuit of more subscription revenue for itself.
Questex merging wireless, telecom blogs into Fierce Network
Questex is merging its various telecom blogs into a single product that will carry the Fierce Network brand name.
TV NewsCheck resumes publishing, with stories locked behind paywall
The publication is working on a bulk subscription offering for corporate partners, the website's co-founder says.
New streaming platform Blkfam launches with Black-strong, family-friendly videos
The platform counts comedian Whoopi Goldberg among its financial backers.